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Will Ashton
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 AUD
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Description
- Will Ashton
- RUE MOUFFETARD
- Signed WILL ASHTON (lower left)
- Oil on canvas on composition board
- 37 by 44.5cm
- Painted circa 1925
Provenance
S. H. Ervin, Sydney
Artarmon Galleries, Sydney
The late Dr and Mrs D. R. Sheumack; purchased from the above in 1958; thence by descent
Artarmon Galleries, Sydney
The late Dr and Mrs D. R. Sheumack; purchased from the above in 1958; thence by descent
Exhibited
Exhibition of pictures by Mr Will Ashton, ROI, Sedon Galleries, Melbourne, 6 - 17 April 1937, cat. 36 (as 'Rue Mouftard, Paris')
S. H Ervin Private Collection Loan Exhibition, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, 1955, cat. 4
S. H. Ervin Private Collection, Artlovers' Gallery, Sydney, 1958, cat. 4
The D. R. Sheumack Collection of Australian Paintings, S. H. Ervin Gallery, Sydney, 1983, cat. 4
S. H Ervin Private Collection Loan Exhibition, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, 1955, cat. 4
S. H. Ervin Private Collection, Artlovers' Gallery, Sydney, 1958, cat. 4
The D. R. Sheumack Collection of Australian Paintings, S. H. Ervin Gallery, Sydney, 1983, cat. 4
Literature
Art in Australia, June 1929, pl. 27 (as 'Street in Paris')
Will Ashton, The Life and Work of Sir William Ashton, Sydney: Legend Press, 1961, p. 43 (illus.)
Robyn Christie and Justin Miller, The D.R. Sheumack Collection, Eighty Years of Australian Paintings, Sydney: Sotheby's Australia Pty. Ltd., 1988, pl. 51 (illus.)
Will Ashton, The Life and Work of Sir William Ashton, Sydney: Legend Press, 1961, p. 43 (illus.)
Robyn Christie and Justin Miller, The D.R. Sheumack Collection, Eighty Years of Australian Paintings, Sydney: Sotheby's Australia Pty. Ltd., 1988, pl. 51 (illus.)
Condition
There is some fine surface cracking through parts of the brown buildings and figures (lower right). There is possible mildew (upper right) approx 3cm in length. The work appears in good stable condition, however, would benefit from a light surface clean.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."